Stafford County Economic Development has been notified that it was awarded a$780,800 Community Economic Development grant from the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services. Funding will be used for construction of a newgrocery, pharmacy, and fuel center in St. John at the intersection of U.S.Highway 281 and 5th Avenue to provide fresh food and approximately 30 jobs.Construction is expected to begin before year end. ​